30 July 2026Ministry for Foreign AffairsAbsentee Voting abroad: Referendum on the resumption of EU accession negotiations 29 August 2026We remind those voters that would like to cast a vote, but will be abroad on the day of the referendum, to vote in Iceland before leaving the country, if possible, or to contact embassies or honorary consuls in the country the voter is based in to ascertain where and when to vote.
Absentee voting abroad concerning thereferendum on 29 August 2026 on the resumption of EU accession negotiationsstarted on 27 July 2026.
We remind those voters that would like to cast a vote, but will be abroad on the day of the referendum, to vote in Iceland before leaving the country, if possible, or to contact embassies or honorary consuls in the country the voter is based in to ascertain where and when to vote.
Detailed information about the location and opening hours at Icelandic diplomatic missions and honorary consulscan be found here.
Voters must present valid personal identification with their name, ID number (kennitala), and photo, such as a passport, driver's license or ID card.
Please note thatvoters are responsible for sending the ballotto the municipality in which the voter is registered with legal residence. The ballot can be posted by mail, or it can be handed to someone who the voter entrusts with the task of bringing it to the right location. Up until election day, the election officer is obligated, if the voter so wishes, to post the ballot by mail. This, however, does not guarantee that the ballot will be delivered in time. Therefore, voters must always take into account the estimated delivery time.
Further information concerning absentee voting can be found on the website of theNational Electoral Commission.
Information concerning the referendum can be found onísland.is, both in Icelandic and in English.